Research Fellow in Icing Science and Engineering

Fixed Term contract expected until 31 March 2027

Research Fellow (PhD obtained): Full time starting salary is £37,337 to £41,478 per annum 

Research Assistant (PhD close to completion): Full time starting salary is £28,929 to £33,825 per annum

The Centre for Propulsion Engineering is looking to expand its internationally renowned activities with the recruitment of a Research Fellow in Icing Science and Engineering. 

About the Role

The Centre’s icing team undertakes activities including research in ice adhesion, ice properties and instrumentation. They work closely with a substantial number of national and international industrial partners in the aerospace and wind turbine sector, focused on experimental work with dedicated icing wind tunnel facilities, as well as a vertical droplet tunnel. The team also undertakes research into fundamental modelling with molecular dynamic and ice/substrate interface bonding analysis. 

This role is to support a new project investigating the effect of ice accreditation on aircraft surfaces. The role will include:

• Conducting icing experiments and providing support on test campaigns.
• Participation in project experiments.
• Dissemination of research findings.
• Responsibility for the research milestones and deliverables.

About You

Candidates must hold or be near completing a PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering (or related field) with a strong publication record. 

Expertise in experimental testing and measurement is essential, with icing experiments and computational icing modelling preferred. Knowledge of aerodynamic icing, icing wind tunnels, and 3D additive manufacturing is advantageous. Industrial research experience is a plus.

Strong communication skills, including summarising objectives and achievements, are essential. Applicants should be independent researchers with excellent presentation, reporting, and academic writing abilities, capable of delivering high-quality outputs and collaborating effectively with colleagues and partners.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to obtain UK Security Clearance (BPSS).

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

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We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. 

How to apply                                     

For an informal discussion, contact Professor David MacManus, on d.g.macmanus@cranfield.ac.uk

To apply please click above 'Apply' Button. For further details please contact peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk quoting 5000.

Closing date: 9 February 2025

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